Privacy Policy
Effective Date: January 1, 2026
Website: thegates2.ca (the "Site")
thegates2.ca is an independent affiliate website providing information about sports betting and online casinos in Canada. We value your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal information in accordance with Canada's Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA) and other applicable laws.
1. Information We Collect
We may collect the following types of information when you visit the Site:
- Personal Information: your name and email address, only when voluntarily provided (e.g., via contact forms or newsletter sign-ups).
- IP Address: collected automatically for security, analytics, and geo-location purposes.
- Cookies: small data files stored on your device to enhance functionality and track affiliate referrals (see Section 3).
- Usage Data: pages visited, time spent on the Site, browser type, device information, and referring URLs.
2. How We Use Information
We use the information we collect to:
- Analytics: understand how visitors use the Site so we can improve content and user experience.
- Affiliate Tracking: attribute referrals to partner casinos and sportsbooks so we may earn commissions at no additional cost to you.
- Site Improvement: diagnose technical issues, optimize performance, and develop new features.
- Communication: respond to inquiries or send newsletters you have opted into.
We do not sell your personal information to third parties.
3. Cookie Policy
The Site uses the following types of cookies:
- Essential Cookies: required for basic site functionality.
- Analytics Cookies: (e.g., Google Analytics) to measure traffic and usage patterns.
- Affiliate/Tracking Cookies: placed when you click outbound links to partner operators, enabling commission attribution.
- Preference Cookies: remember your settings and choices.
Opt-Out Options: You can control or delete cookies through your browser settings at any time. You may also opt out of Google Analytics via the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on. Note that disabling cookies may affect certain Site features.
4. Third-Party Links
The Site contains links to third-party online casinos, sportsbooks, and affiliate partners. We do not control, and are not responsible for, the privacy practices, content, or policies of these external websites. When you leave thegates2.ca, any information you provide is governed by the third party's own privacy policy. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any operator before registering or depositing.
5. Your Rights
Depending on your location, you may have the following rights regarding your personal information:
- Canada (PIPEDA): the right to access, correct, and withdraw consent to the use of your personal information, and to file a complaint with the Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada.
- EU/UK (GDPR): the rights to access, rectification, erasure, restriction of processing, data portability, objection, and to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority.
- United States (CCPA/CPRA and similar state laws): the right to know, delete, correct, and opt out of the sale or sharing of personal information. We do not sell personal information.
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the details in Section 7. We will respond within the timeframes required by applicable law.
6. Data Retention
We retain personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this policy, comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce our agreements. Usage and analytics data is generally retained in anonymized or aggregated form. When information is no longer required, it is securely deleted or anonymized.
7. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your privacy rights, please contact us at:
Email: privacy@thegates2.ca
Website: thegates2.ca
This Privacy Policy may be updated from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date.